Usages of word
As ek siek word, sal die dokter my na die hospitaal stuur.
If I become sick, the doctor will send me to the hospital.
Later vind ons die bal weer, en sy word onmiddellik gelukkig.
Later we find the ball again, and she becomes happy immediately.
My baas maak ’n grap oor die verkeerslig wat nooit groen word nie.
My boss makes a joke about the traffic light that never turns green.
Ek word onrustig as ek lank vir die bus wag.
I get restless when I wait for the bus for a long time.
Hoe vinniger ons werk, hoe groter word die gevaar.
The faster we work, the greater the danger becomes.
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